The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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I'm New!

Hello! I just found this website today when I was trying to find an easier way to make maps. On Deviant Art I saw Hlissiner's map for Equestria (Which is the country in My Little Pony for those of you who don't know) and I thought it was pretty awesome that he could make something that incredible for his fanfic he's working on. I wanted to try the same because my own universe is expansive as well, creating an entire other continent as well as adding other countries to the continent which Equestria is on.
More importantly I want to create several different maps for the fantasy novels and sci-fi series I'm writing as well, just wish I found this website sooner cause I already created the entire left side of the world without looking at any tutorials!